Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities Nice to Monaco Day Trip: Tips & Tricks For Your Perfect Getaway August 7, 2025A day trip from Nice to Monaco is one of the most rewarding getaways you can experience on the French Riviera. If you are planning it in the near future, you’re in luck. Whether you’re seeking luxury, history, or simply breathtaking views, Monaco has something to offer – and it’s surprisingly easy to reach. There …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire At Home in Provence with Recipes and Stories a Book by Jeany Cronk August 1, 2025When I met Jeany Cronk 11 years ago, she had embraced the lifestyle described in her book, At Home in Provence. The title reflects her journey of settling into life in Cotignac, a rural village in the Var, with a young family. Transitioning to this new lifestyle was not without challenges for Jeany and Stephen …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Roussillon, a Village Not to Miss in Provence July 30, 2025We usually suggest that visitors include a trip to the vibrant, red-ocher-colored town of Roussillon. It is one of five villages nestled in the Luberon hills and classified as one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France (the Most beautiful villages of France). Roussillon is one of our favourite villages in Provence, just one hour …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Book Review: That Dark Spring by Susannah Stapleton July 25, 2025In the opening paragraph of That Dark Spring, Susannah Stapleton captivates readers with the mysterious death of Olive Branson. This eccentric British artist lived in Les Baux-de-Provence during the 1920s. Although the book is nonfiction, the truth remains elusive nearly a century later. Was Olive Branson murdered, or did she take her own life on …Continue Reading
